The management of lead exposure in pediatric populations.
Chronically elevated lead levels are a common problem affecting children. Although this problem occurs most frequently in the inner city, no community is safe from excessive pediatric lead exposure. Screening by erythrocyte protoporphyrin is a sensitive early indicator of rising lead levels. A Centers for Disease Control report recommends that all children be screened starting at 9 to 12 months. A classification system of various lead levels helps determine proper treatment. Health care practitioners need to be well-informed about lead exposure and how it occurs in order to educate parents.
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D006801:Humans; D007855:Lead Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control